Hematite

• is a common metallic mineral
• is the most important mineral used for iron ore and to make steel
• metallic luster, soft shine
• reddish brown
• very heavy 5 SG
• dark red streak
• when cut & polished, it becomes a distinctively shiny silvery-black
• another common use for hematite is jewellery

• dark red, opaque
• heavy SG 5
• metallic, grainy, sparkly
• dark red streak